Nation's largest mental health provider network (70,000+ therapists). Clinicians reportedly keep ~90-95% (Headway takes ~5-10%). Free credentialing + clawback protection.
✓ Clinician-founded W2 employer with 340+ locations, no-show protection, and benefits. 2.3/5 compensation rating—PTO limited to 8 hrs/month.
What It Is
Headway
Nation's largest mental health provider network (70,000+ therapists). Clinicians reportedly keep ~90-95% (Headway takes ~5-10%). Free credentialing + clawback protection.
Thriveworks
✓ Clinician-founded W2 employer with 340+ locations, no-show protection, and benefits. 2.3/5 compensation rating—PTO limited to 8 hrs/month.
Primary Category
provider-network-virtual-care
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Headway
provider-network-virtual-care
Thriveworks
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Headway
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
Best For
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing (no membership fees); Providers who want protection from billing clawbacks; Clinicians joining the largest in-network mental health network (70,000+ providers)
Licensed therapists wanting W2 employment with benefits; Clinicians seeking no-show protection and guaranteed pay; Mental health professionals wanting flexible hybrid schedules
Best For
Headway
Therapists wanting free insurance credentialing (no membership fees); Providers who want protection from billing clawbacks; Clinicians joining the largest in-network mental health network (70,000+ providers)
Thriveworks
Licensed therapists wanting W2 employment with benefits; Clinicians seeking no-show protection and guaranteed pay; Mental health professionals wanting flexible hybrid schedules
Pricing
Starting Price
Free for providers
W2 Employment
Starting Price
Headway
Free for providers
Thriveworks
W2 Employment
Pricing Model
free
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Headway
free
Thriveworks
Per provider/month
Free Trial
Free tier available
No free trial
Free Trial
Headway
Free tier available
Thriveworks
No free trial
Pricing Details
Completely free to join—no setup fees, no subscription. Headway is compensated through a share of insurance reimbursements. Providers receive bi-weekly payments (15th and last day of month). Clawback protection included.
Counselor salaries average $100k with range from $75k-$140k. PMHNPs can earn up to $150k. Benefits include health insurance (50% subsidized), no-show protection, paid liability insurance, retirement. PTO accrues 8 hrs/month with 80 hr carryover cap.
Pricing Details
Headway
Completely free to join—no setup fees, no subscription. Headway is compensated through a share of insurance reimbursements. Providers receive bi-weekly payments (15th and last day of month). Clawback protection included.
Thriveworks
Counselor salaries average $100k with range from $75k-$140k. PMHNPs can earn up to $150k. Benefits include health insurance (50% subsidized), no-show protection, paid liability insurance, retirement. PTO accrues 8 hrs/month with 80 hr carryover cap.
Compliance & Security
HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Headway
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Headway
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Headway
Yes
Thriveworks
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Headway
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
Features
Mobile App
No
Yes
Mobile App
Headway
No
Thriveworks
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Headway
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
Integrations
Total Integrations
6 integrations
None listed
Total Integrations
Headway
6 integrations
Thriveworks
None listed
Support & Fit
Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Enterprise (200+)
Practice Sizes
Headway
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Thriveworks
Enterprise (200+)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Headway
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
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